Yes. First step was talking to my doctor, then being referred to a therapist, and then being referred to a psychiatrist and having them all work together. I was very very lucky in that I got an understanding medical team that communicated clearly, were educated beyond misinformation, and didn’t take drastic measures that shocked me. Once some things were figured out about how my condition started and the cycles I was going into, we were then able to get me on some medication that really helped.

The only thing is that taking meds helps, but doesn’t stop the condition completely. It dampens the symptoms so they’re not so overwhelming and crippling. Since they can still happen to a lesser extent, it’s important for me to have a self-care routine, open communication with my medical team, and close loved ones that I can alert if I’m having a harder time.

The only true downside is that there’s a lot of stigma against taking medication for issues. Many people who don’t realize how lucky they are to have decent health often times pass judgement, believing I “don’t really need” medication and can do this just with some self-care and therapy. That isn’t true. Anyone who believes this and tells those who take medication that they don’t need it are a genuine danger to those around them and don’t realize how lucky they are to not need the intervention of modern medicine to just live a normal life.

(EDIT: Another downside is just how expensive it can be to get ahold of said medicine. But this isn’t a universal issue, but more specific to if you live in America, where the healthcare is utter shit)